SF Washington Warriors: Team Preview

Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) is making its way down to South Dakota to look at the Warriors from Sioux Falls Washington for this Team Preview.   Here at PHD, we are high on the Warriors, and we believe they will be one of the elite squads in AA. They have all the pieces/players/talent to rack up the wins. The Warriors are also well-coached. WHS will be extremely athletic, so if you like high-light reel plays, this will be a team to watch. However, they are also full of hard workers, and team players who will do the dirty work, hustle, and make the extra pass.   School: Sioux Falls Washington   Mascot: Warrior   Head Coach: Jeff Tobin   Class: AA   Conference: Metro   2023-24 Record: 15-9 (4th Place at State)   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2632356" style="width:252px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/washingtonlogo.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/washingtonlogo.jpg?w=974" alt="" class="wp-image-2635583" style="width:251px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   2023-24 Team Stats   GP: 24 PPG: 55.1 PPP: .91 RPG: 26.3 APG: 12.9 SPG: 6.4 FG%: 41.2   eFG%: 47.4 3FG%: 31.6 FT%: 67 FGM: 417 3FGM: 125 FTM: 144 A/TO: .86   Player To Watch   Comments from coach Tobin   [player_tooltip player_id='1503882' first='Thomas' last='Hoffman'] (2025) 6'2 G - 13.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4 rpg, 38.1 FG%   "Tommy was an All-State/All-Conference player last year and made play after play for us when we needed it. Tommy is a fiery competitor and has really good instincts on both sides of the ball. We will again look for him to make plays not only for himself but also to get teammates involved to make the game easier for everyone."   [player_tooltip player_id='1958459' first='Lucas' last='Johnson'] (2025) 6'5 F - 9.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.7 apg, 41.6 FG%   "Lucas was an All-Conference player last season and is a versatile perimeter player who has an outstanding shot from the outside. Lucas made great strides as last season progressed and really played some of his best and most confident basketball toward the end. We will be looking for him to assert his presence both inside and outside to take advantage of mismatches he creates."   [player_tooltip player_id='1641566' first='Jhace' last='Woods'] (2026) 6'3 G/F - 11.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg, .6 apg, 63.2 FG%,   "Jhace was an All-Conference performer as a sophomore, and we are excited for him to build off the presence he created for himself last season at the varsity level. Jhace has a level of athleticism that is not easily matched, and he is able to get off the ground quickly and to places that allow him to get rebounds and finish around the rim. Jhace is also able to have a defensive presence where people know he is in the area. His next step will be showing the ability to take people off the dribble and knock down shots from the outside."   [player_tooltip player_id='1625211' first='Samuel' last='Baskin'] - (2025) 6'1 G - 6.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.6 apg, 33.6 FG%   "Sam found a nice role for himself as a junior and will be looking to build off the experience that he gained. Sam is able to use great footwork around the rim to couple being able to knock down perimeter shots."   [player_tooltip player_id='2316168' first='Brennan' last='VerHey'] (2025) 6'2 F - 3.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2 apg, 42 FG%   "Brennan is a high-IQ basketball player who has a great feel for what the game and his teammates are doing on both sides of the ball. Brennan is a great defender who has a knack for being in the right place at the right time."   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/image_641bc0.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/image_641bc0.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2635704" style="width:179px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   With Jeff Tobin   PHD: What can you tell us about last season?   "Last year was a great year of growth and understanding for our young team. This year, we are looking to build off the experiences we had last year and know that we are able to compete at a high level. We also understand that it will take an even better effort and level of execution this time around."   PHD: Does your program have any non-negotiables?   "A few of our non-negotiables are that we put forth a great effort, we be great teammates, and we don't expect to be given anything. We earn it."   PHD: What will your defense hang its hat on?   "Our defense is going to rely on bringing a level of intensity that is needed on a nightly basis. We learned this lesson the hard way on multiple occasions last season. When we don't bring a level of intensity and physicality to match the opposing team, we find it difficult to be successful."   PHD: Who will be your primary ball-handler?   "[player_tooltip player_id='1503882' first='Thomas' last='Hoffman'] will be our primary ball-handler. Tommy has a knack for the ball, and his game is built on attacking and playing on instinct. We will need Tommy to make good decisions with the ball in his hands and make the simple play more times than not."   PHD: How did the off-season go for your team/program?   "The off-season was good for us. We have a lot of guys that are doing other sports, so they are able to get their minds focused on some different things, which we encourage at WHS. The biggest thing that we enjoyed about the off-season was seeing our guys just be around each other and play some games. We don't try to overdo it, as we still want kids to be kids in the summer."   PHD: Do you have any up-n-comers that we should know about?   "Up and Comers - [player_tooltip player_id='2250285' first='Ben' last='Sprecher'] - 6'5 F - Ben saw time as a freshman at the varsity level, and stepped up in some really big moments for us. Ben has a high IQ, is unselfish, and isn't afraid to do the dirty work. Couple that with high skill level and we are excited to see him contribute to this year's team."   PHD: Who will be your top rebounders?   "Some of our best rebounders are [player_tooltip player_id='1641566' first='Jhace' last='Woods'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1503882' first='Thomas' last='Hoffman']. Jhace is able to go up and get balls that others aren't able to go get, which makes him unique. Tommy is always looking to get the ball and lead us in rebounds from the guard position. This puts us in a great position to get out and run and find some easy baskets in transition."   PHD: What do you have for team goals this year?   "Our team goals are much the same as they are every year. We want to compete with the best, find out who we are as a team, and play our best basketball at the end of the season."   PHD: Who are the top teams in your Region?   "Our Region will look a little different this year, but will still be very competitive with some great players on some teams. Lincoln will have some good young talent. [player_tooltip player_id='1641205' first='Sam' last='Ericsson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1949563' first='Sam' last='De Groot'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2250311' first='Brody' last='Schafer'] will be some notable names. Jefferson and Harrisburg will also have some nice players that will be difficult to guard."   BEST OF LUCK TO THE WARRIORS!!   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/washingtonlogo.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/washingtonlogo.jpg?w=974" alt="" class="wp-image-2635583" /></a></figure>

Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) is making its way down to South Dakota to look at the Warriors from Sioux Falls Washington for this Team Preview.